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After 20 years stuck in Japan, the unlikely PS2 remake of the most divisive JRPG in the beloved Ys series is finally playable in English thanks to a fan translation

The PS2 remake of Ys 5, Lost Kefin, is now playable in English thanks to a fan patch.
Ys 5: Lost Kefin originally released in 1995 (Super Famicom) and was not officially English.
The patch is hosted on GitHub and led by Kaisaan, who expressed gratitude for support.
GamesRadar notes the broader Ys series is finding a global fanbase with English releases across formats.
The English patch enhances accessibility for JRPG fans who seek the PS2 remake.
The PS2 remake of Ys 5 was developed by Arc System Works and released in 2006.
The patch patch patch lead Kaisaan provided statements in Bluesky and thanked supporters.
GamesRadar lists related JRPG topics and updates alongside the main story.
The article frames the translation as part of broader fan-driven preservation of Japanese RPGs.

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